General Statement of intent:
The NZBCA is a voluntary organisation responsible for the licensing, training and development of Amateur Boxing Coaches in New Zealand. It is affiliated to Boxing NZ and is aligned to SportNZ guidelines and standards.
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Welcome to the New Zealand Boxing Coaches Association (NZBCA) website. The site is designed primarily to provide resources and information for our members and potential members
The NZBCA is the voluntary body responsible for licensing, training and developing amateur boxing coaches in New Zealand on behalf of the National Body – Boxing NZ.
NZBCA aligns itself to the SportNZ defined guidelines and standards for sports in NZ.
We will endeavour to keep it up to date with news and information relevant to our members and others interested in the sport of boxing.
We welcome any feedback on the site, and any enquiries as to how to join the ranks of the many active boxing coaches scattered throughout New Zealand keeping the historic sport of boxing alive and well in Aotearoa.
nEWS
The NZBCA have the following Level 1 and level 2 coaching course coming up.
Saturday 1st February (approx 9am - 5pm) - Sunday 2nd February 2025 (approx 9am - 3pm)
The course will be held at the Cannons Creek Boxing Academy, Level One/174 Bedford Street, Cannons Creek, Porirua 5024
Course fees is $100 per coach and will need to be paid prior to attending the course
Coaches wishing to attend the course need to be financial members of the NZBCA and need to register by email to matty@inspire.net.nz
Coaches attending will need to bring the following with them to the course:
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A pair of boxing gloves
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A pair of focus mitts
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Pen and paper.
Please note the following:
The course is a two day course.
To attend a level 1 course, a year's probationary must be completed.
To attend a level 2 course, 2 years as an active level 1 coach must be completed.
The NZBCA have the following Level 1 and level 2 coaching courses coming up.
Wellington/Hutt Valley Association
Saturday 17 October 2026 (approx 9am - 5pm) - Sunday 18 October 2026 (approx 9am - 3pm)
The course will be held at Evolve Boxing Gym, 8 Sheffied St, Paraparaumu, Kapiti
CNI Association
Saturday 14 November 2026 (approx 9am - 5pm) - Sunday 15 November 2026 (approx 9am - 3pm)
The course will be held at Tauranga Boxing Academy, 135 Thirteenth Avenue, Tauranga
Canterbury Association
Saturday 13 February 2027 (approx 9am - 5pm) - Sunday 14th February 2027 (approx 9am - 3pm)
The course will be held at Woolston Club, 43 Hargood Street, Woolston, Christchurch
Course fees is $100 per coach and will need to be paid prior to attending the course
Coaches wishing to attend a course need to hold a current licence and need to register by filling in this form
Coaches attending will need to bring the following with them to the course:
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A pair of boxing gloves
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A pair of focus mitts
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Pen and paper.
Please note the following:
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The course is a two day course.
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To attend a level 1 course, you must hold a current 2026 probationary licence and have held a probationary licence for at least 1 year.
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To attend a level 2 course, you must hold a current 2026 level 1 licence and been active as a level 1 coach for at least 2 years.
Coaching Course - Porirua
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NZBCA Executive
President Billy Meehan
Vice President Eldon Clifton
Sec / Treas Matthew McGrath Email
Executive Members
Billy Meehan
Eldon Clifton
Mark Fuller
Ryan Henry
Rex Jenkins
Jono Nevin
Mailing address
10 Baton Place
Palmerston North